TOEFL Practice Test: Video 2 Answers (25 Questions)

Question 1

Roughly how long should you spend planning before writing in the 10-minute task?

Accepted Answer

About 1 to 2 minutes

Answer

A quick 1 to 2 minute plan leaves enough time to write and briefly revise.

Question 2

Which element most improves a high-scoring discussion response?

Accepted Answer

A specific reason supported by a relevant example

Answer

Specific reasons backed by relevant examples demonstrate the elaboration graders reward.

Question 3

Which transition phrase best signals that you are adding a reason to support your opinion?

Accepted Answer

One major reason is that

Answer

"One major reason is that" clearly introduces supporting justification for your stance.

Question 4

If a classmate argues that required courses limit freedom, a good way to extend the discussion is to:

Accepted Answer

Concede the point partly, then add a balancing benefit

Answer

Conceding partly then adding a counterbalancing benefit shows nuanced engagement.

Question 5

How many distinct, well-developed reasons can comfortably fit in a strong 100-plus word response?

Accepted Answer

One or two fully developed reasons

Answer

Given the length, one or two well-elaborated reasons work better than many shallow ones.